- The list below includes 101 free or cheap things to do in or near Gastonia, North Carolina, including 72 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Natural History Museums, Parks and Bowling.
- From Rankin Lake Park to Martha Rivers Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gastonia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Charlotte, Rock Hill, Cornelius and Huntersville.
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Kate's Skating Rink has theme nights that entire families can enjoy, and it often becomes crowded as a result of its popularity. In between skating, guests can also purchase food to stay energized.
33.0 Miles
Mooresville, North Carolina is the home of Carrigan Farms, a working farm with a huge community presence. The farm offers hayrides, pick-your-own pumpkins, fresh produce and a huge corn maze.
33.4 Miles
Frye's Roller Rink is a facility that caters to enthusiasts of all abilities, both inline and traditional skate aficionados. The Rink offers regular family discount nights, features an arcade game area, and provides equipment rental as well.
33.4 Miles
Frye's Lake Lanes is a bowling alley and amusement complex that offers open bowling as well as tournament and league play. The facility also features a full service grill on the weekends.
33.5 Miles
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802 G Performance Road, Mooresville, NC 28115
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The Pure Speed Drag Racing Experience offers the Dragster Experience, the Dragster Blast Ride Along, and the Side By Side Camaro Competition. The Camaro Competition features four cars that reach speeds above 100 miles per hour.
33.6 Miles
The Lazy 5 Ranch is a children's zoo and center of educational agriculture. Kids and parents love to pet the animals, feed them handfuls of food and enjoy spending time together in the beautiful surroundings. The most popular attractions are the pumpkin hayride and the Clydesdale--powered wagon rides.
33.6 Miles
Seasonally open, Downtown Hickory Farmers Market has over 50 vendors and three individual markets where visitors can shop, eat and enjoy live entertainment. Products there include produce, food, meat, cheeses, baked goods, honey and local crafts.
33.6 Miles
Situated on 90 acres, North Cabarrus Park features volleyball, tennis and basketball courts, a disc golf course and horseshoe pits. The park has a 1.2-mile trail suitable for walking, picnic facilities, children's playgrounds and a pond.
33.7 Miles
Nestled in Hickory, North Carolina, the Hickory Museum of Art is a large art museum with extensive community outreach and programming. The museum offers self-guided tours, guided group tours, yoga sessions and t'ai chi classes.
33.7 Miles
Catawba Science Center features a wide array of educational and hands-on exhibits. The center includes a planetarium, an aquarium, and a science shop, and offers a variety of special programs.